favicon-customizer

Name: favicon-customizer
Rating: 3.1919 (99 reviews)
Author: muffinresearch

This extension allows you to customize the favicon for a given url.

Favicon Customizer

The Favicon Customizer is a powerful Firefox extension designed to let users personalize the favicon for specific URLs. This tool is especially beneficial for individuals who manage multiple accounts across sites like Gmail and Google Calendar for work and personal use. With Favicon Customizer, you can clearly distinguish between different versions of the same site by assigning unique icons, improving your browsing experience.

Key Features:

Customizable Favicons: Change the favicon of any URL to suit your needs.
Multi-Account Management: Ideal for distinguishing between personal and work accounts.
User-Friendly: Easy to set up and manage your favorite icons.

Note: Once you've customized a favicon, remember that it won't automatically update unless you refresh the tab. Start personalizing your web experience today!

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By: muffinresearch

Daily users: 1,722

-16

Rating: 3.19

(99)

0.02

Version: 0.6 (Last updated: 2020-10-09)

Version code: 5113377

Creation date: 2017-11-20

Weekly download count: 30

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

<all_urls>
tabs
storage

Size: 12.80K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated: 21 hours ago

Ranking

# 2,313

Other rankings

#213 in Tabs ▲ 1

#370 in Appearance

#104 in customize keyword 21 ▼ 1

#133 in custom feed keyword 16 ▲ 3

#133 in custom font keyword 32 ▲ 3

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User reviews

Pros

Successfully changes tab icons for websites that lack their own favicons.
User-friendly for customizing and organizing tabs, making navigation easier for large sites.
Many users appreciate its functionality and ease of use when it works correctly.

Cons

Fails to change bookmarks icon, often reverting to default after closing and reopening Firefox.
Inconsistent performance across different operating systems (Windows vs. Mac).
Lacks clear instructions, making it difficult for some users to figure out how to use the add-on effectively.
Some users report the add-on not working after updates or changes in Firefox versions.

Most mentioned

Does not change the favicon for bookmarks, only affects tab icons.
Issues with functionality depending on the user's operating system.
Lack of documentation and clear instructions for use.

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

favicon-customizer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

favicon-customizer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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